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Tool Time – Level
A level is one of the many tools we use on a regular basis. Since it is such an important tool for our trade we thought we'd do a little research on the level. Did you know...? A spirit level or bubble level is an instrument designed to indicate whether a...
General Contractor Liability
Thinking about acting as your own general contractor for your remodel or new home project? If so, it is important you have adequate liability insurance protection. Reason being: if a subcontractor you hire is injured on the job, you could be held responsible for...
Kitchen Remodel – Before & After Photos!
We transformed this outdated 1960s kitchen into a beautiful, bright and modern kitchen. By taking out a wall, the space gained square footage and created a more open feeling. Details of this kitchen remodel include: Cabinets: Painted Maple, Mission Paneled Doors and...
Spring Home Maintenance Tips!
After a long and brutal winter, it is finally officially Spring! For those of us who have been cooped up inside our homes, avoiding the cold and snow, we can now get out and enjoy fresh air again. It is also a great time to focus on your home -- think about what home...
New Home Construction!
While our day to day business consists mainly of home remodeling and handyman projects, we usually build about one custom home each year. It is a nice change of pace and enjoyable to see something truly built from the ground up. We're in the process of building a new...
Dale Gruber Construction’s Winter Home Maintenance Tips!
Winter can give home a real performance test. Bitter cold temperatures for a prolonged period of time and then a sudden warmer day can cause a dramatic change to your home’s environment. As a result, you may notice a few things around your home -- some are just...
Winter Remodeling Projects
Just as Santa's Workshop is busy working all year long, so too are we! A common misconception is that once the ground freezes, all projects need to be put off until spring time. Winter is actually an ideal time to complete various home improvement and remodeling...
Dale Gruber Construction celebrates 30 years!
Dale Gruber Construction is celebrating 30 years! Wow! I started my own business in the fall of 1983 with a pick-up truck full of tools and a dream to build a business based on integrity, value and customer service. With hard work, long hours and determination, I made...
Drywall Tips!
Drywall mistakes happen - whether it is from a DIY project or new construction. Here are a few of the most common drywall mistakes: 1. Over Sanding -- Trying too hard to smooth a drywall joint. If you sand too vigorously, you can actually remove part of the paper...
The House that Dale Built
I built my first new house in the spring/summer of 1983. Over 30 years later, my wife, Dianne, and I actually still live in that home. Here is the story of our home building experience, "The House that Dale Built." Prelude It was the middle of March, 1983 when we...
Aging-In-Place Design Ideas
It is never too early to think and plan for the future! While you may not be at the point in your life where you need a walker to move about your home...you may need one someday! Designing your home remodel with this in mind, will help enable you to age in...
Basement Finishing Design Ideas
Finishing the basement is one of the best ways to expand your living space. It can also be a pretty complicated process, so it is wise to leave it to a professional-trained contractor...like, us (wink, wink -- nudge, nudge)! Here are some basement finishing ideas...
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